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Wednesday, 31 January 2018

In its original form, RPG Maker darling Yume Nikki was a divisively controversial work among fans. YumeNikki – Dream Diary – is not a remake of the original game; it has been revived in its new form as a reimaging of the original, drawing influence from a variety of recent indie juggernauts. Following hot on the heels of last week’s reveal the newest round of promotional footage marks the public debut of in-game audio-visual assets.

Tuesday, 30 January 2018

Let's play Call of Duty: WWII - The Resistance! The first DLC pack coming to the spectacular first-person shooter adds new multiplayer maps, a new War Mode experience, and the next chapter of zombies. The Underground crew stops by Sledgehammer's HQ to see the game in action before the official launch. Enjoy the show!

Carve a path of destruction through the battlefield fighting for guts, glory, and survival in For Honor, a new melee action game developed by Ubisoft Montreal in collaboration with other Ubisoft studios. Enter the chaos of a raging war as a Knight, Viking, or Samurai, three of the greatest warrior legacies. For Honor is a fast-paced and immersive experience, mixing skill with visceral, never-before-seen melee combat. The Art of Battle, the game’s innovative control system, puts you in total control of your heroes, each with distinct skills and weapons, as you annihilate all soldiers, archers, and opposing heroes who stand in your way on an intense, believable battleground.

Taking the original Insurgency formula and evolving it, the million-selling FPS comes enhanced and expanded as a new game built in Unreal Engine 4 with upgraded graphics taking the series to a new era. Insurgency: Sandstorm brings extended gameplay possibilities, improved immersion, new co-op and competitive objective-based game modes, all with the lethal tactical action that made Insurgency the worldwide phenomenon it is today.

Fight across a modern battlefield utilizing gameplay mechanics that blur the lines between reality and shooter. Each weapon has unique ballistic calculations taking to account bullet-drop, choose to drop magazines for faster reloads in dangerous situations, carefully open doors to keep quiet or bash them down with a shoulder charge, and much more.

Participate in large-scale battles in up to 16-versus-16 skirmishes with artillery barrages, gunships, A-10 strikes, and 4x4 vehicle support. Battle across expansive, realistic maps with interiors to breach and high-value points to control. Insurgency: Sandstorm rewards teamwork and objective-play over personal success.

In this debut episode of Nintendo Power Podcast, host Chris Slate looks back at the Nintendo Switch system in 2017 with Kit Ellis, co-host of Nintendo Minute, and Damon Baker from Publisher and Developer Relations at Nintendo of America.

In the second portion of this episode, Chris discusses the development of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild with the game’s producer, Mr. Eiji Aonuma, and director, Mr. Hidemaro Fujibayashi.

Following the announcement of Nintendo Labo, host Chris Slate discusses what it’s like to build Toy-Con with guests Krysta Yang, co-host of Nintendo Minute, and Nate Bihldorff, Senior Director of Localization at Nintendo of America.

The group also recommends games they’ve been enjoying, answers listener questions, and takes this month’s Warp Zone game quiz.

Friday, 26 January 2018

January 25th, 2018 - Wroclaw, Poland |Techland Publishing and Ice Flames have released a brand new Pure Farming 2018 trailer, entitled “Best Things Come in Threes” showcasing the Pure Farming 2018’s three unique game modes tailored for different preferred playstyles.

Pure Farming 2018 features the following game modes:

Designed to introduce players to farming simulation, My First Farm teaches the ins and outs of modern agriculture. Thanks to detailed objectives and helpful tips, players will learn, step-by-step, how to use farming machinery, harvest crops, produce green energy and more.

Farming Challenges consist of 20 hour-long scenarios that challenge players with several extreme situations that farmers around the world have to cope with. Using predefined resources, players will need to save their crops from fire, sustain the farm despite a severe drought, endure a locust attack, and more.

Last, but definitely not least, Free Farmingmode gives players a complete freedom in how they play. Players can set the parameters of the game and simply run the farm their own way. With all machinery and facilities available for purchase from the get-go, the goal is to build a global farming empire - with absolutely no hand-holding. Just as in real life, in Free Farming the players’ success depends on their efficiency and decision-making skills.

You can see all the different ways to approach farming in the trailer.

Developed by Ice Flames and published by Techland Publishing, Pure Farming 2018 will be available on March 13th 2018 on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Visit the official Pure Farming 2018Facebook and Twitter pages, as well as the game’s Official Website to stay up to date with all upcoming farming announcements.

Seoul, Korea (January 24, 2018) – Netmarble Games Corp., the fastest-growing mobile game company worldwide, is updating their mobile MMORPG Lineage 2: Revolution and kicking off the first regular season of the game’s massive PvP modes, Open Siege and Fortress Siege, today.

Having introduced the pre-season of the Fortress Siege and Open Siege in December last year, Lineage 2: Revolution offers the largest scale multiplayer gameplay ever available on mobile devices.

The 50 vs. 50 Fortress Siege, held every Friday from 19:30 to 20:00 GMT, offers players to compete in a massive PvP battle between two clans, where the first clan to imprint onto their opponents’ Holy Artifact is crowned the winner. With the opening of the regular season, 4 Gludio Regions and 4 Dion Regions have been newly added, allowing players to conquer the fortresses in these new regions.

The 30 vs. 30 Open Siege, held every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 19:30 to 20:00 GMT, invites players above level 11 to participate in the smaller-scale 30 vs. 30 battle, giving entry-level players a taste of the grander Fortress Siege. From the regular season, players can acquire a new “Steam Beetle” pet by participating in the Open Siege mode.

The latest game update also expands the max level for players to 180, along with the expansion of Main Quests, Daily Quests, and Scroll Quests, providing more content for active and higher leveled players. New region, Giran Dominion, has been added, along with field expansion in Deathly Fog Shores, Devil’s isle, Haunted Necropolis, Ivory Tower Catacombs 1, 2, and 3. Moreover, Elite Dungeon has additionally opened Ivory Tower Catacombs 1, 2, 3, allowing players to gain even more EXP and Adenas.

Starting today and running until February 7, Lineage 2: Revolution will also host two new in-game events offering players the opportunity to obtain increased rewards. The New Region Dice Event will allow players to earn dice points after completing dungeons and quests, which are used to roll for special rewards such as Maphr’s Protection and Enhancement Scroll, which are essential for item enhancements.

During the same period, Log-in/Attendance Event will be held, where players who log-in to the game daily will receive special items. Those who log in consecutively until the seventh day will receive an R-Grade Varnish Selection Box, used for leveling up equipment.

“We are very excited to bring the regular season of Fortress Siege and Open Siege to Lineage 2 Revolution” said Netmarble’s Chief Glober Officer, Seungwon Lee. “It’s been a month since we opened the pre-season and we received some great feedbacks from our players. We see increasingly more players participating in the two sieges and we hope our players continue to enjoy the massive-scale battles.”

Lineage 2: Revolution is available worldwide on the App Store® and Google Play™.

Tuesday, 23 January 2018

Android Gaming Gets Smart, with No Contract, No Adverts, No Micro-Transactions and a FREE Trial for Everyone!

Dortmund, Germany – January 23rd, 2018 – snakebyte® group, industry leaders in marrying gaming hardware with unique software solutions, announced today the launch of GameStore™, a new Android® based, gaming subscription service, designed to modernise the world of mobile gaming.

First announced at E3 2017, GameStore has been engineered in Germany to provide a global gaming service to Android users, with a vast selection of retro and current mobile games accessible for a low monthly payment of 7.99€. To celebrate the launch, gamers who join before the end of January 2018, can enjoy the GameStore service for a special promotional price of just 4.99€ per month!

With GameStore, users have access to an ever-increasing catalogue of gaming titles, including AAA titles like such as Call of Duty™ Black Ops Mobile and Rayman™ Jungle Run. Further titles such as R-Type™ Tomb Raider™ and Worms™4 show that GameStore really does have something for everyone! Curated by snakebyte, with GameStore, discovering forgotten classics and new favourites is effortless, with games catalogued in easy to navigate categories, for easy selection of chosen genres.

Gamers need not be online to play either. As long as players remain subscribed to the GameStore service, they are free to download titles to their smartphone, tablet or Android device, free to play offline, and only needing to go online once every few days to verify subscription*.

With no contracts to worry about, gamers pay as they go, free to cancel at any time. In addition, GameStore delivers entertainment the way games were meant to be played. No adverts, no in-game purchases, no interruptions, and with no malware or viruses guaranteed, titles ask nothing more from the player than to have a good time and gamers can relax in the knowledge that they will never be forced to pay-to-play in order to better their score!

For more on how GameStore works, gamers are encouraged to check out the short introductory video!

“We see that the entertainment world has rapidly adopted a subscription model as their preferred method of consuming content and believe that mobile gamers are crying out to follow suite. Mobile gaming is hampered by too many titles, too little quality and no way of easily ensuring the quality of a game before purchase. GameStore brings mobile gaming into the 21st century, removing risk, and destroying barriers, providing a virtually endless selection of high quality games that gamers can enjoy without worrying about in-game purchases or unwanted malware,” said Mike Steup, President and CEO of snakebyte group. “snakebyte has a long history of engineering our own in-house ecosystems. With GameStore, we are able to work with world-leading software partners to deliver a high quality, seamless experience, which we believe will resonate with gamers everywhere.”

Until the end of January, gamers can enjoy a free 30-day trial of the service completely free of charge and with no strings attached! From Feb 1st, the trial period is capped at 15 days. With access to over 400 titles, there’s never been a better excuse to play more! Simply head to https://www.gamestoreapp.com for your free trial. No catch, just free mobile gaming for everyone!

Friday, 19 January 2018

Funchal (Madeira), 18th January 2018: Portuguese production company Fish Eagle, in partnership with Italian developer, Picaresque Studio, is proud to announce that Nantucket – the seafaring strategy game based on Moby Dick, launches today on PC.

With Nantucket finally out of dock, ready to challenge wannabe sea captains to hunt whales and explore the high seas using their own strategic wit and cunning, there’s no better time to get your hooks into the game, which happens to have a 10% discount for the first week of sale.

Before you do, though, take a peek over the gunwales and check out latest gameplay video, by clicking on this link:

Set in the golden era of American whaling in the early 19th century, Nantucket takes place shortly after the events in the Pequod, where Captain Ahab and his crew lost their lives to Moby Dick. As Ishmael, the sole survivor of the Pequod, you’ll explore the seven seas, captain your ship, fight pirates and hunt whales, whilst on the lookout for your old foe, Moby Dick, in search of the ultimate redemption.

Nantucket is a game like no other, and explores the fiction of the time in a detailed world to explore, manage and conquer, including:

EXPLORE THE SEVEN SEAS: Set sail around the world, visit cities, and increase your prestige by hunting whales, landing jobs, and searching for new adventures.

BE THE CAPTAIN YOU WANT TO BE: Develop your character in true RPG fashion, by increasing your stats, choosing your reactions, and developing your seafaring skills.

CHASE AFTER MOBY DICK: Follow an original storyline and complete quests to unveil the secrets behind Moby Dick and dissolve Ahab’s curse.

“We’re absolutely delighted to finally launch Nantucket onto the digital high seas,” said Marco Mantoan, Designer, Picaresque Studio. “It’s been a long journey, but during the past few months of beta testing we have felt our community near us, helping us to deliver what we believe is a unique glimpse of the world narrated by Herman Melville in Moby Dick.”

Richard Benn, Managing Director, Fish Eagle, added: “Fish Eagle has reached out to lot of press, YouTubers and Twitch streamers over the past few months. Their feedback has been extremely valuable to the development team, and their passion for the project demonstrates how, even in an overcrowded market, it’s possible to deliver something unique and fulfilling for the players.”

The free week brings with it a 75% discount on both the base game and existing DLC, whilst also coinciding with the release of brand new content for the rogue-like action brawler. The Idols DLC which launches today brings with it not only cosmetic enhancements for your Bros and Broettes but also a whole new way to play with the Idols weapon class:

Add to your arsenal with new devastating ranged weapons that are worth worshipping. Control the enemy crowd by cursing, chilling, summoning and enveloping your enemies. In addition to the power of the Idols, unlock 8 more bro-tastic helmets and an all new Ultimate.

On top of the latest DLC and the game's new Horde mode (which sees the Bros defend their shack against endless waves of the most horrible monsters, free across all formats,) developer React Games has made a number of improvements to gameplay and matchmaking since the games launch.

In the multiplayer-centric Super Dungeon Bros, a band of heavy metal heroes are summoned to embark on a quest from the Gods of Rock. Their mission: to navigate the fantasy realm of Rökheim and seek out epic loot, vanquish hordes of evil undead and uncover the legends of long lost fabled rock stars! Featuring captivating, laugh out loud action and adventure, players can rock out on or offline with four bros as they fling their friends onto far off ledges and distant trap triggers, or unleash their best tag team tactics with the ultimate bro-op offensive. Legendary tools of destruction can be individually levelled up to carry progress across sessions, and players can unleash weapon-specific co-op attacks that grow in power as others join in, such as the Bronado (stack up to create a whirling totem pole of destruction).

Three unique and challenging worlds await the brave ones as they explore the rock-themed realm of Rökheim and dive deep into the worlds of Cryptheim (an underground dungeon complex), Chillheim (a brewery built upon a natural brew geyser) and Bogheim (a sprawling jungle filled with poisonous plants and animals). Players will never rock the same dungeon twice thanks to the random room generation AI, and near-endless dungeon combinations! To keep things fresh between campaign sessions, players are also able to assemble and compete against other teams in the daily and weekly challenges to see who can claim the top spot on the global leaderboards!

Developed by Utah-based React Games, Super Dungeon Bros is published by Wired Productions and physical retail distribution is handled by THQ Nordic. This title has been rated "E10+ for Everyone 10 and up" by the ESRB, PEGI 7 and USK 6.

Wednesday, 17 January 2018

Watford, United Kingdom, January 17, 2018: Wired Productions, an independent videogames publisher is pleased to announce that, in partnership with Danish development studio Flashbulb Games and Spanish developer StageClear Studios, Max: The Curse of Brotherhood is to receive a physical release for Nintendo Switch and will be available at retail March 23rd.

Responding to fan requests and working with retailers around the world, Wired Productions will be delivering a global release for Max: The Curse of Brotherhood with an SRP of £24.99/€29.99/$29.99.

Max: The Curse of Brotherhood is a cinematic fairy-tale adventure perfect for the whole family to enjoy. Where Scandinavian storytelling meets colourful 2.5D platformer, Max offers perspective players classic jump and run gameplay, smart and innovative puzzles and a fun and unique gameplay mechanic to boot.

Adventurers must unleash the power of the Magic Marker as they:

Embark on this classic tale of brotherhood to rescue Max’s kid brother Felix from the grasps of the evil lord Mustacho

Explore a world filled to the brim with challenging physics puzzles and frantic platforming

Climb, fight and draw their way through deserts, lantern-lit bogs, ancient temples and lush-green-forests

Raise great pillars of dirt from the ground to reach new heights, grow trees to make bridges and create swinging vines to cross gaping chasms

Originally released for the Xbox One and Windows PC, Max: The Curse of Brotherhood received high praise, with fans and critics calling the game “a charming experience from beginning to end”. Rated 12 by PEGI Max: The Curse of Brotherhood is available now through physical and digital channels.

A new trailer has been produced in anticipation for Max’s physical arrival on Switch:

BERLIN, GERMANY (JANUARY 17, 2018) - Phantom 8, a Berlin-based first-time indie developer, is delighted to share a new in-depth behind-the-scenes video for their premier title PAST CURE, which has set its sights for release on February 23, 2018 on Windows PC, PlayStation 4 and XBox One.

PAST CURE puts you in the role of Ian, a former elite soldier, whose story begins at his brother's safehouse where he's hidden himself away from the world and his nightmares. After years of experimentation, coupled with years of torture in prison, Ian is now telekinetic and can also manipulate time. These powers take their toll on Ian, whose mind is fractured; often drifting between reality and hallucinogenic states. With the help of his Brother, Ian sets out on a path of revenge and discovery, not knowing what lies around the next corner.

Simon Gerdesmann, Managing Director, Phantom 8, said, "Developed by a team of only eight, we aim to showcase that desire, talent and ambition can help you deliver a title that stands apart from what's traditionally expected from an Indie studio.PAST CURE is our first title, and having secured multiple awards throughout its development, the team is excited to finally have the game out in the wild."

PAST CURE will be available soon for pre-order and purchase on Steam, Green Man Gaming, Fanatical and other leading digital distribution platforms. Bonus content for digital and physical pre-orders will be announced soon. The physical retail release of PAST CURE can be pre-ordered now for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One at a wide range of retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, Gamestop and Target.

PAST CURE will release worldwide on February 23, 2018 for $29.99/£29.99/€29.99.
For more information about PAST CURE, please visithttps://phantom8.studio

Traverse a haunting world set in 1939 Germany in search of a mysterious girl with rabbit ears. Utilize a little bunny in creative ways to solve puzzles. Levitate sheep, use them as torches or wolf bait and make your way through a land that seems to not fancy you being alive.

Night in the Woods is a story driven indie adventure game focused around a cat named Mae. After dropping out of college, Mae returns home to Possum Springs, in hopes of finding normality in her life again. As you explore Possum Springs, you begin to see that the town has changed quite a bit since Mae’s departure.

Then, there was fire. Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning detail. DARK SOULS: REMASTERED includes the main game plus the Artorias of the Abyss DLC. This marks the franchise’s debut on a Nintendo platform, and for the first time ever can be played on-the-go with Nintendo Switch. DARK SOULS: REMASTERED launches on Nintendo Switch on May 25!

Thursday, 11 January 2018

Active Gaming Media Inc. (CEO: Ibai Ameztoy, HQ: Osaka, Nishi-ku, http://www.activegamingmedia.com/en/) operates the indie game platform PLAYISM (http://playism-games.com/), home to games chosen carefully for their originality and appeal. PLAYISM is proud to announce that Yume Nikki, the indie darling of the JRPG horror games, is now available on Steam!

The majority of this masterpiece is shrouded in mystery. Those who venture forth will not find lucid answers to their journey. The spectacle of this game’s bizarre environments and rationale-defying effects has been met with indecisive, yet resounding speculation from players the world over about the lore that drives it.

Even today, more than 10 years after its original release, Yume Nikki still captures players and inspires developers, leading each one into a mysterious dark dream world.

Wednesday, 10 January 2018

Funchal (Madeira), 9th January 2018: Portuguese production company Fish Eagle, in partnership with experienced Italian developer, Picaresque Studio, is thrilled to announce that Nantucket, a seafaring strategy game based on Moby Dick, will be released on 18th January.

Set in the golden era of American whaling in the early 19th century, Nantucket takes place shortly after the events in the Pequod, where Captain Ahab and his crew lost their lives to Moby Dick. As Ishmael, the sole survivor of the Pequod, you’ll explore the seven seas, captain your ship, fight pirates and hunt whales, whilst on the lookout for your old foe, Moby Dick, in search of the ultimate redemption.

The announcement trailer is available to watch now:

Nantucket is a game like no other, and explores the fiction of the time in a detailed world to explore, manage and conquer, including:

EXPLORE THE SEVEN SEAS: Set sail around the world, visit cities, and increase your prestige by hunting whales, landing jobs, and searching for new adventures.

BE THE CAPTAIN YOU WANT TO BE: Develop your character in true RPG fashion, by increasing your stats, choosing your reactions, and developing your seafaring skills.

CHASE AFTER MOBY DICK: Follow an original storyline and complete quests to unveil the secrets behind Moby Dick and dissolve Ahab’s curse.
Marco Mantoan, Designer, Picaresque Studio, commented: “We’re excited to share the vision of Nantucket with the community when the game releases this January 18th.” He continued: “We’ve poured heart and soul into Nantucket, delivering a unique experience, and we’re excited to see the reaction of fans around the world.”

Richard Benn, Managing Director, Fish Eagle, said: “Picaresque Studio is bursting with Talent, evidenced by the reception of Nantucket in the gaming community. Where we find unique experiences such as this, our expertise in publishing is brought to bear to enable partners such as Picaresque Studio to focus on the game, while we leverage our experience and knowledge to deliver a successful publishing partnership.”

Seoul, Korea 10th January, 2018 – Netmarble Games Corp., the fastest-growing mobile game company worldwide, has reached 5 million registered users for its mobile MMORPG Lineage 2: Revolution since its global launch in 54 countries just two months ago. In celebration of the 5 million registered user mark,Lineage 2 Revolution is giving out 5 Enhance Scroll items to all players of the game.

Having recently introduced 50 v. 50 Fortress Sieges and 30 vs. 30 Open Sieges, Lineage 2: Revolution offers the largest scale multiplayer gameplay ever available on mobile devices. Adding further content to the game, Netmarble has expanded the Tower of Insolence by 10 floors, bringing the total to 70 floors through which players can climb, receiving additional rewards including Rune and EXP.

Additionally, Lineage 2: Revolution players are now able to participate in The Combine Equipment Event, which runs through 07:59 GMT, 18th January. The event rewards all players who acquire at least a Grade-S equipment through combining with one Grade-R Varnish Selection Box.

Aymel's School - Growth Mentor Event, which runs through 07:59 GMT, 17th January, gives players automatic levelling when they clear five quests. Players will be allowed two free clearances per day and the quests' difficulties will increase for better rewards. Rewards for completed quests include Adena, Enhance Scroll Bundle and Blessed Scroll Bundle depending on the number of quests completed.

"We wanted to celebrate and give thanks to the 5 million registered players with great in-game events," said Netmarble's Chief Global Officer Seungwon Lee. "We hope our players will continue to enjoy and grow in Lineage 2: Revolution. Here's to a great 2018!"

Lineage 2: Revolution is available worldwide on the App Store® and Google Play™.

Thursday, 4 January 2018

OLD SCHOOL COMMEMORATES A CLASSIC RUNESCAPE ADVENTURE WITH DRAGON SLAYER SEQUEL

Brave the horror and discover the mystery of why Elvarg destroyed Crandor in the
brand-new quest.

Thursday 4th January 2018, Cambridge, UK – Old School RuneScape is calling on players to face their toughest questing challenge yet with the launch of Dragon Slayer II, an epic grandmaster quest and sequel to one of the most iconic adventures in RuneScape history. Launching today, Dragon Slayer II comes at the start of Old School RuneScape’s fifth anniversary year, and tells a story of intrigue, unforgettable battles, and high-end rewards!

In addition to the grandmaster quest itself, new free-to-play content linked to Dragon Slayer II has been released, including a new novice quest – The Corsair Curse – and settlement, Corsair Cove. Dragon Slayer II also sees the launch of a new questing guild, The Myths Guild, located on the south-western tip of the Feldip Hills and only accessible to players with 200 or more quest points and those who successfully complete the new grandmaster quest.

“More than 16 years after the original Dragon Slayer quest launched and gave players their toughest challenge, we’re giving them an even grander challenge to overcome with Dragon Slayer II, one of our most memorable adventures yet!” said Mathew Kemp, Senior Product Manager, Old School RuneScape. “2018 is a real milestone year for Old School RuneScape; in addition to celebrating our fifth anniversary next month, we’re of course looking forward to the launch of Old School on mobile platforms soon!”

Legendary Gaming Hardware Brand Returns, with New Management, New Ideas, and a New Range of High-Quality Gaming Products

Kowloon, Hong Kong – January 4th 2018, – Mad Catz Global Limited, the legendary brand, leading innovation in gaming hardware for almost three decades, announced today a surprise return to the international gaming scene.
Less than a year after the much-loved brand disappeared from the gaming landscape, Mad Catz is back: under new management, with new ideas, new attitude and most importantly, an entire range of new, high-quality gaming products.

Known for their award-winning range of R.A.T.™gaming mice, arcade FightSticks, gaming headsets and much more besides, the new Mad Catz will focus first on quality, committed to producing innovative gaming products, designed and engineered in-house to stand out amongst the competition and deliver superlative performance for gamers of all abilities.

At CES 2018, Mad Catz will be previewing the first products in the new range, a line of all-new PC gaming hardware including new R.A.T. mice, S.T.R.I.K.E.™keyboards, F.R.E.Q.™ gaming headsets and G.L.I.D.E.™gaming surfaces.

Key products in the new range include the R.A.T.AIR™an-all new version of the iconic, fully-adjustable gaming mouse, now with a state-of-the-art wireless power system. The R.A.T.AIR requires no unreliable battery pack to operate, instead drawing power via the wireless activation gaming surface, included in pack. For gamers preferring to use their own gaming surface, the R.A.T.AIR also includes a robust USB cable in pack, instantly converting the R.A.T. to a wired mouse.
The S.T.R.I.K.E.4 gaming keyboard features a fully mechanical key bed, aluminum frame and RGB lighting, and the F.R.E.Q.4 gaming headset, utilizes high-quality 40mm neodymium drivers and a metal plated frame. Further details of new products in the range are expected to be announced shortly.

"We couldn't be more excited than to begin 2018 by announcing the return of Mad Catz to the global gaming arena. Mad Catz has been a permanent fixture in gaming for almost three decades and we firmly believe it's best days lie ahead," said Selena Chang, Director of Sales and Operations for Mad Catz Global Limited. "Through listening to gamers worldwide, we plan to once again forge a path of innovation in the gaming hardware community, and we're already working on delivering products which we believe will enhance gamers' abilities and do justice to the Mad Catz name. We can't wait to unveil a little more at CES 2018 and in the months to come.'

Mad Catz Global Limited will be demonstrating new products in the range through invitation only at CES 2018, taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada from January 9th through 12th, 2018.

Wednesday, 3 January 2018

Preview By Jon Donnis
Nantucket reminds me a lot of the type of games I used to play in the mid 90s. RPG games that you actually had to concentrate to play. For a long time these types of game simply disappeared and were replaced by all action short play time console games. But now with Nantucket we have a game that goes back to the heart of what gaming was always about. Telling a story, letting you get involved, building characters, learning, improving and having a feeling of satisfaction when you accomplish an in game task.

You play the game by looking down at a map, you start with your little boat, and you set sail. You will explore the seas, and as you do you will encounter "events", such as a whale you need to kill, and in doing so you collect it as food, its blubber which you can sell for money. You will stop off at ports where you will change crew, improve your ship, buy and sell. As you sail around the world, you will find new quests, and have to make decisions that will impact you as the game progresses.

Although for some this game might seem slow at times, this game isn't about non stop button pounding, or action scenes, it is more about enjoying the story line, while trying to grow your character, your ship, and your crew. Fighting whales, fighting pirates, and trying to keep your crew happy, but not allowing them to develop traits that will harm you along the way.

Do your research before you buy this game, watch the trailer (below), seek out reviews, visit the creators website. This game wont be for everyone, and might I say, it is probably directed at the older gamer, but even if you are younger, do your research and if this sounds like a game you would enjoy, give it a try.

A fun old school game. 7/10

Nantucket releases on January 18th 2018 on Steam and other leading PC storefronts.

Game Details:
Nantucket is a game like no other, and explores the fiction of the time in a detailed world to explore, manage and conquer, including:

EXPLORE THE SEVEN SEAS: Set sail around the world, visit cities, and increase your prestige by hunting whales, landing jobs, and searching for new adventures.

BE THE CAPTAIN YOU WANT TO BE: Develop your character in true RPG fashion, by increasing your stats, choosing your reactions, and developing your seafaring skills.

CHASE AFTER MOBY DICK: Follow an original storyline and complete quests to unveil the secrets behind Moby Dick and dissolve Ahab’s curse.

Marco Mantoan, Designer, Picaresque Studio commented, “Since the original Steam Greenlight, we’ve been developing a game we feel is unique in its setting, a love letter to Moby Dick and the strategy genre.” He continued, “We’re excited to be working with Fish Eagle, utilising its international expertise to help us bring Nantucket to more fans around the world.”

Istanbul, Turkey – 3rd January 2018: Gaming Istanbul 2018 is almost sold out, and set for the third successful edition of the fastest growing B2B and B2C gaming event in Turkey from February 1st through 4th, for which GL Events revealed more highlights and details today.

These include free space for over 30 indie developers from around the world, Iranian, Chinese, French and Taiwan country booths as well as further expanding the B2B and eSports areas.

Since the foundation of GIST, the event it has succeeded in creating the gaming bridge of EuroAsia. The pooling of all important MENA markets, which offer huge potential, is a unique opportunity for networking and business development. Following the success B2B area in 2017, GL Events has increased space for the 2018 event, offering more participants the chance to network, build relationships and expand their connections more efficiently than ever before.

While the B2B program of GIST grows, the consumer has been a runaway success, as the consumer area is also sold out. The rising demand confirms GL Event’s confidence in the event, expecting up to 35% more visitors this year. Consumers can look forward to storming the booths of the numerous AAA publishers on site like Activision Blizzard, Ubisoft, Sony, Microsoft and more, including Pearl Abyss, presenting its popular online MMORPG Black Desert Online to coincide with its launch in the MENA region. The fun doesn’t stop with the big hitters, as gamers discover new gems in the Indie area, where over 30 indie developers from around the world have been awarded complimentary space to showcase some of the most original and revolutionary independent content from across the globe.

Gaming Istanbul takes place at ICC International Congress Centre from February 1st through 4th and includes GIST DC, the most successful B2B event of the MENA region, which is open from February 1st through 3rd.